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ATI RN ADULT MED SURG PROCTORED EXAM (NGN) 2019(UPDATED) REAL QUESTIONS & VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS/A+ GRADE 1. A nurse is preparing to administer thrombolytic therapy to a client who had an ischemic stroke. Which of the following is an appropriate nursing action? a. Start the therapy within 8 hr b. Insert an indwelling urinary catheter after therapy begins c. Monitor blood pressure every 30 min during the infusion d. Elevate the head of bed between 25 and 30 2. A nurse isteaching a cli...

A nurse is preparing to obtain a nursing history from a client who has a new diagnosis of anorexia nervosa. Which of the following questions are appropriate for the nurse to include in the assesment? Ξ -:- A. "What is your relationship like with your family?" C. "Would you describe your current eating habits?" E. "Can you discuss your feelings about your appearance?" Rationale: A family history of a client who has anorexia should include an assessment of family and interpersonal...

MN 576 Final Exam Questions With Answers Latest Update 2023/2024 Graded 100%. During well-women visits for 21- to 29-year-old sexually-active women who report more than 1 sex partner within the past 6 months, all of the following are appropriate screening tests except: Question options: 1) Pap smear. 2) HPV testing. 3) Pelvic examination. 4) STI screening. Question Components of the antenatal screening test known as the "quad screen" include all of the following except: Question optio...

. A male client with bipolar disorder who began taking lithium carbonate five days ago is complaining of excessive thirst, and the RN finds him attempting to drink water from the bathroom sink faucet. Which intervention should the RN implement? A. Report the client's serum lithium level to the HCP. B. Encourage the client to suck on hard candy to relieve the symptoms. C. No action is needed since polydipsia is a common side effect. D. Tell the client that drinking from the faucet is not...

A client with depression remains in bed most of the day, and declines activities. Which nursing problem has the greatest priority for this client? A. Loss of interest in diversional activity. B. Social isolation. C. Refusal to address nutritional needs. D. Low self-esteem. The RN is preparing medications for a client with bipolar disorder and notices that the client discontinued antipsychotic medication for several days. Which medication should also be discontinued? a. Lithium. (Lithotabs)...

Mental Health Final HESI ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATE 2023 At the first meeting of a group at a daycare center for older adults, the nurse asks one of the members what kinds of things the client would like to do with the group. The older adult shrugs and says, "You tell me. You're the leader." What would be the best response for the nurse to make? A."Yes, I am the leader today. Would you like to be the leader tomorrow?" B."Yes, I will be leading this group. What woul...

ATI Pharmacology: Retake #4 Level 3 2023 UPDATE 5) A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has rheumatoid arthritis and a prescription for cyclosporine. Which of the following laboratory values to the provider? Potassium 4.2 mEq/L Creatinine 2.5mg /dl BUN 18mg /dl Sodium 139 mEq/L 6) A nurse is preparing to administer medications to a group of clients. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse clarify with the provider before administering? Tet...

2023 ATI RN MED SURG PROCTORED EXAM LATEST UPDATE AGRADED WITH ALL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS VERIFIED A nurse is assessing a client who is 12hr postoperative following a colon resection. Which of thefollowing findings should the nurse report to the surgeon? 1. Heart rate 90/min 2. Absent bowel sounds → normal findings after major bowel surgery; takes several days to return to normal. 3. Hgb 8.2 g/dl 4. Gastric pH of 3.0 Rationale: Normal Hgb is 13-18M g/dl, 12-16 g/dl. This may indicate...

NR 293 Final Exam 3 1. A nurse is teaching a client about the adverse effect of zolpidem. Which of the following adverse effect? a. daytime sleepiness b. double vision c. nighttime sweating d. change in taste 2. The nurse is caring for a client prescribed insulin regular 5 units subcutaneously (SQ) at dinner and insulin NPH 10 unit subcutaneously dinner. Which action is most appropriate for the nurse to take? a. withdraws the insulin NPH first; then withdraw the insulin regular, both in...

2023 ATI RN MED SURG PROCTORED EXAM LATEST UPDATE AGRADED WITH ALL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS VERIFIED A nurse is assessing a client who is 12hr postoperative following a colon resection. Which of thefollowing findings should the nurse report to the surgeon? 1. Heart rate 90/min 2. Absent bowel sounds → normal findings after major bowel surgery; takes several days to return to normal. 3. Hgb 8.2 g/dl 4. Gastric pH of 3.0 Rationale: Normal Hgb is 13-18M g/dl, 12-16 g/dl. This may indicate...